Featured Attractions in Berlin
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Modeled after the Acropolis of Athens, the Brandenburg gate is a monumental structure made from Sandstone.
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Depicting the architectural skill of Prussian kings, the Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin is an interesting attraction. The Palace grounds feature a park, historical apartments, a museum and a gallery.
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Amongst the oldest museums in the world is Berlin's Pergamon Museum, which was built between 1903 and 1930.
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The site of a French Cathedral, a German Cathedral and a Theater, the Gendermenmarkt is amongst Berlin's most beautiful and lively Squares.
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Well-known in Berlin's Mitte district is the 'Under the Lime-Trees' Avenue, stretching 1400 meters. The Avenue offers scenic walking routes along major buildings and lively squares.
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In the heart of Berlin City, by the Zoological Gardens Station, are the Zoological Gardens. The Zoo is home to 15,400 animals, all of which are displayed in their natural environment.
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Dahlem Museums
The Dahlem Museums are composed of three different museums. These include the Museum of Ethnography, the Museums of Indian, Islamic and East Asian Art, and the Picture Gallery.
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Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection
The Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection in Berlin exhibits artifacts of art and culture from Ancient Egypt.
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Museum of Applied Art
Showcasing examples of European art from the Middle ages to current times,the Museum of Applied Art in Berlin is extensive and informative. It exhibits works of cermanic, porcelain, glass, bronze and gold.
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Museum of Ethnography
The Museum of Ethnography is one of the three museums that comprise the 'Dahlem Museums'. Possessing some 400,000 artifacts of ethnographica, the museum is an interesting attraction.
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Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a historically important square. It stood at the heart of social life in East Berlin and has maintained its prominence in modern day Berlin.
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Berlin Arsenal
The Baroque, Berlin Arsenal, contains the German Historical Museum. It was the armory during the 18th and 19th C.
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Berlin Cathedral
The Berlin Cathedral was completed in 1905 in the New Baroque style. It was renovated extensively from the 1970s to the 1990s.
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Berlin Museum
The Berlin Museum, housed in the 18th C Supreme Court building, deals with the history of Berlin since the mid 1600s.
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Berlin Olympic Stadium
Berlin Olympic Stadium, built for the 1936 Summer Olympics, is still in use. It can hold up to 90,000 spectators.
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Berlin Opera House
The Berlin Opera House was built post WWII, incorporating some of the original building destroyed during the war.
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Berlin Philharmonic Hall
The Berlin Philharmonic Hall is a modern, 1960s building, known mainly for its fine acoustics.
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Berlin Zoo
The Berlin Zoo (Tierpark) houses over 5,000 animals in a spacious, well laid out park, which was once the grounds of the Friedrichsfelde Palace.
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Bode Museum
The Bode Museum contains a varied collection, with coins, medals, an Egyptian section, the Museum of Prehistory, a Picture Gallery, sculptures, and a Children's Gallery, among others.
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Botanic Gardens
Begun as an herb garden for the Royal Palace and later planted as a specimen garden, the Botanic Gardens today display a great number of plants, all purposefully grouped.
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Brücke Museum
The Brücke Museum was built to house the works of a group known as "Die Brücke". While this makes up a large portion of collection, the museum also displays works by other well known artists.
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Cemetery for the Parishes of Dorotheenstadt and Friedrichswerder
This cemetery contains the graves of some of Germany's more prominent residents. It is also a memorial dedicated to those who died in the struggle against National Socialism.
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Checkpoint Charlie
The famous Checkpoint Charlie was the border between American and Soviet sectors, prominent during the Cold War. There is now a Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
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Collection of Classical Antiquities
The Collection of Classical Antiquities displays ancient art that includes items such as jewelry, metals, vases, and some particularly noteworthy bronze pieces from Olympia, Samos, and Dodona.
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Emperor William Memorial Church
This church, dedicated to Emperor William I, was largely destroyed in 1943. In the rebuilding, the remains of the original tower were incorporated into the new design.
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Ephraim Palace
The Ephraim Palace was built in the 1760s around an existing house. However, in the 1980s it was dismantled and moved to the present location. Some of the rooms currently hold collections from the Märkisches Museum.
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Equestrian Statue of Frederick the Great
This statue, one of C. D. Rauch's finest works, stands in Unter den Linden, where it was erected in 1980.
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Europa-Center
Europa-Center is a huge shopping center located in a high rise in the Charlottenburg district. In addition to shops, tourists will also find restaurants, accommodation, cinemas, and other entertainment.
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French Cathedral
The early 18th C French Cathedral was built by Louis Cayart and Quesnay. The carillon contains 60 bells which are operated using a key board.
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German State Opera House
The German State Opera House has been rebuilt many times, most recently in the early 1950s. It was fully restored in the 1980s.
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Glienicke Palace and Park
The Neo-Classical Glienicke Palace was the summer residence of Prince Carl of Prussia. The grounds are today the Schloss Glienicke, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Grunewald
Grunewald is a mixed forest with a variety of trees. Most of the trees have been replanted since the end of the WWII, when most were cut and burned for heating.
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Hasenheide Public Park
This 56 acre park is located in a busy section of Berlin. It was originally designed as a shooting range.
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Havel River
The Havel River runs through Berlin, adding to the city's scenery. Visitors can enjoy the sights on a river cruise from a steamer.
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Hunting-Lodge
The Hunting-Lodge in Grunewald was built in 1542 for Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg but was altered over the years by the various owners.
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Husemannstrasse
Husemannstrasse gives a bit of insight into the Berlin of the early 20th C, lined with restored shops and hotels.
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International Congress Center (ICC)
The International Congress Center is known for its enormous size, being the city's largest post-war project. Numerous functions are held here at the same time.
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Knoblauch House
Knoblauch House is today a reconstruction, built in 1989, of the original mid 18th C home of the wealthy Johann Christian Knoblauch.
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Kurfürstendamm
Kurfürstendamm is the place to shop. Everything from high end boutiques to department stores can be found along this street.
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Museum Island
Museum Island is home to a number of interesting museums, including the Old Museum, built under the orders of King Frederick William III.
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Museum of Applied Art
A portion of the Museum of Applied Art is housed in the Köpenick Palace, displayed amidst the beautiful Baroque decor.
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Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History contains a huge collection, with over 50 million specimens.
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Museum of Transport and Technology
This museum covers a huge range of topics within the realm of Transport and Technology.
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Musical Instrument Museum
The Musical Instrument Museum focuses on instruments of the 16th to 19th C, which are laid out in chronological order.
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Märkisches Museum (Brandenburg Museum)
The Brandenburg Museum, located in a beautiful building on Köllnischer Park, explores the development of Berlin's history from prehistoric times onwards.
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Müggelsee
The Müggelsee is the city's largest lake. Natural areas around the lake offer walking trails and opportunities to enjoy nature.
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National Gallery
The National Gallery was originally built as a ceremonial hall. The museum lost some of its collection during the Nazi regime but today holds an important collection of modern art from the late 1700s and onwards.
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New Guardhouse
The New Guardhouse was built in 1818 by K. F. Schinkel, but was altered in 1969. It is now a memorial dedicated to victims of Fascism and Militarism.
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New National Gallery
The New National Gallery is housed in a modern looking building, constructed in the 1960s. The collection is extensive and currently outgrowing its current space.
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Nicolai Quarter
The Nicolai Quarter lies at the heart of old Berlin. The area attracts tourists with its shops and cafes, as well as its narrow streets and intimate atmosphere.
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Old Museum
The Old Museum is just that, being the oldest in the city and the third oldest in the country. It was built between 1824 and 1830, and designed to resemble a Greek temple.
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Palace Bridge
The Palace Bridge is the most recent of several to stand on this spot. On the pillars are mid 19th C sculptures in white Carrara marble, designed by Schinkel.
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Peacock Island
Located in the River Havel, Peacock Island is a natural area, popular with locals and tourists. In the late 1600s the island was the site of a glass factory.
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Radio Tower
The Radio Tower is a Berlin landmark, standing at 150 m high. It contains a restaurant and a viewing platform, with beautiful views from both locations.
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Reichstag Building
The huge Neo-Renaissance Reichstag Building created in the late 1800s was destroyed in the 1930s. The existing structure was rebuilt and completed in 1970.
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Ribbeckhaus
Ribbeckhaus, built in 1624, is the only Renaissance building still standing in Berlin.
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Sports and Health Center
The Sports and Health Center was built in 1981, incorporating a strong use of glass. This huge facility features all kinds of sports activities.
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St Hedwig's Cathedral
St Hedwig's Cathedral is a Baroque building modeled after the Pantheon in Rome.
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St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church has a history dating back to 1294. The church interior has many noteworthy sights, including the fresco "Dance of Death", the Baroque pulpit, and the 1722 organ.
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St Nicholas Church
St Nicholas Church is the oldest church in Berlin. The first church of St Nicholas on this site was built around 1230. The second one was built in 1470, followed by renovations throughout the 1800s.
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Television Tower
Berlin's well known Television Tower was built in the late 1960s. Lifts take visitors up to an observation deck at 207 m above the ground.
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Theater
The impressive Schauspielhaus stands on the Gendarmenmarkt square, having replaced the National Theater which once stood here. The theater's organ contains 5,801 pipes.
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Tiergarten
Although the Tiergarten has a longer history, most of what can be seen today was planted after 1949. It is a pleasant area of trees and shrubs, with walking trails.
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Treptow Park
Treptow Park has long been a popular area for Berliners. It was laid out between 1876 and 1888 by Gustav Meyer.
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Wannsee
The Wannsee is a district within Berlin known for its lovely villas and gardens. It is also the name of the lake which provides ample opportunities for recreation.
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